The average train between Cologne and Lancaster takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Lancaster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lancaster station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Cologne to Lancaster train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lancaster train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Cologne to Lancaster train tickets online with Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cologne and Lancaster is 744.5 km. The road distance is 959 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lancaster via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 41m.